28 May 1943
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1943
Page
1
A Deets Dorough & Co advertisement promotes a modern country home near Bonham featuring 140 acres good cultivation and 23 acres pasture, with a black top highway, electricity, mail and milk routes, school and travel buses, and a 15 minute drive to Bonham. It touts selling prices and favorable terms, plus insurance offerings by the firm.
Classified notice lists several farms for sale near Red River and Bonham. Properties include No 1 148 A Red River button farm with improvements and water, 260 A with gravel road, and 100 A county best on highway. Prices range from about 5160 to 710 per acre with cash and terms, plus additional Slack farm listings and contact J M Carver at 220 West 8th Bonham Tex phone 297 M.
The piece urges citizens to give maximum effort for fellowmen and notes Americans seek favors from government rather than special treatment. It contrasts worldly noise with the beauty of heavenly music and emphasizes duty over entitlement.
An advert claims a star sulphurous compound added to drinking water or feed destroys intestinal germs and worms in fowl, preventing diseases and ridding lice mites fleas and bugs. It costs little to use with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. J. W. Peeler Drug Co. 5-12.
Two Mexican Supreme Court ministers said in Dallas on May 28 that since Mexico entered the war there has been no strike in any war industry. They noted threats were called off before work stopped and cited unity in the war effort and closer understanding with the United States after a meeting between Presidents Avila Camacho and Roosevelt.
Service members including Jesse Wilbur Coonrod on a seven day furlough from Camp Hood Texas visits his parents. Lt John W Lantus of the Medical Corps travels to Randolph Field for aviation medicine school with his wife and child. Willard Eldon Collard returns to Camp Howze after furlough. Curvus Melvin Wallace visits in Bailey area as radio technician training nears completion. William E Collins commissioned as second lieutenant at Fort Washington Maryland. Three Leonard area sons serve: Archie D Norman in Australia Thomas J Norman on maneuvers in Tennessee and Obey Norman at Camp Redding California. Lynn Bradley promoted to sergeant at Sheppard Field. Albert Hasty transferred from Cox Field to Desert Center California. Cpl Tom Brown Denny noted in Trention section.
Denny at Camp McCain transferred to Fort Ord. Ensign Alverson Petty promoted to lieutenant junior grade in Pacific. Lt. Gerald L. Purkey promoted to captain in Gadsden Alabama chemical warfare division. Roger Q Mills in North Africa. Sgt. Robert Crossland landed safely in Australia. Pfe J C Kilpatrick arrived safely in Africa. John O Slagle in New Guinea on 10 day rest leave. Billie Colby promoted to Warrant Officer at Concho Field San Angelo. Pvt James W Roberts at Fort Knox for armored force training. Charles W Smith Jr promoted to Technician Fourth Grade at New Orleans Army Air Base. John Morricon in Lincoln Nebraska ill in hospital.
Life could be richer when more people choose to enjoy simple moments together. Embracing everyday pleasures and fostering positive attitudes enhances happiness for individuals and communities alike.
General Lesley J. McNair, returning from Tunisia, visits mobile Third Army maneuver area in Louisiana. He says U S Army has not done badly, but warns the price of victories has been high and lessons remain to be learned. He vows to keep doing what has been done, only better and harder.
General Courtney H. Hedges commander of the Third Army and Major General Wade H. Haislip head the XV Corps and maneuvers director as they enter the maneuver area alongside thousands of soldiers shaped by two months of intense battle exercises.
Allied bombers destroyed at least 74 enemy aircraft in a raid on Wilhelmshaven and Emden, setting a new record for air power destruction. The U.S. headquarters announced the feat, surpassing the previous record by seven planes.
Advertisement seeking two school boys for summer work at a service station run by Charlie Watson.
The passage notes Allied air raids in Italy and Belgium, tallying enemy losses by American bomber forces since operations began in August. It mentions 187 American planes and a ratio against German aircraft destroyed, with references to Emden and targets but lacks complete context.
Residents report exposure as asbestos material traced to a site in Northern California. Authorities warn of health risks and pursue cleanup, with inspections ongoing and no injuries confirmed at this time.
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